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Beneath a Victorian in Arlington, a recording studio lies hushed
Undisclosed Location is the playfully named vision of audio producers Ann and Matt MacPhail
Community and cultural events in the District, Oct. 6 to 13
Meet an astronaut, see “The Little Foxes” at Arena Stage or go to a library book sale.
Smoke briefly closes Pentagon City Metro rail station
Electrical malfunction blamed for 30-minute suspension of train service
Wife is charged with fatally shooting her husband in Alexandria
The man was identified as Rolf Marshall, 75, and his wife was identified as Paula Marshall.

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Study finds 10 percent of Virginia schoolchildren are chronically absent
The University of Virginia found rates of chronic absenteeism nearing 40 percent in some schools.
 
South Lakes golfer Kurtis Grant stays crisp to capture the Virginia 6A North region crown
With a nod to the late Arnold Palmer, the junior cards a 67 to win the tournament; Battlefield takes the team competition.
 
Alexandria and Arlington home sales
Listing of homes sold recently in Alexandria and Arlington.
Field hockey notebook: Rachel Tregoning’s return to health has Blake surging; Lake Braddock welcomes a big win and a baby
The Bengals’ junior’s quick recovery from a torn ACL has inspired her teammates; while the Bruins’ coach gave birth the night before a key win.
 

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Like magic, ‘Freaky Friday’ turns into a musical, but this version ups the stakes
Bridget Carpenter, a former writer for "Friday Night Lights," is certain her new musical will surprise people.
 
Volleyball notebook: Pia Michelitsch leads Washington International back atop the PVAC; Chantilly’s setters roll deep
The 5-foot-1 libero has the Red Devils off to a 12-2 start, while the Chargers are thriving with three setters in their rotation.
 
End of summer doesn’t mean end of road work
Here are some highlights of the busy fall season in the D.C. suburbs.
 
Cats’ natural instincts can lead to odd behavior
The natural instincts of felines; “rewilding” habitats; the touching devotion of dogs.